Sunday, April 7, 2013

The Jesus Prayer Meditation Workshops

What is The Jesus Prayer?

The Jesus Prayer is a classical form of contemplative prayer practised by the Desert Fathers of the 3rd- 5th centuries. Later this practice moved to the monastic communities of Sinai and Mount Athos. The spiritual classic Philokalia contains the experiences and teachings of the great spiritual masters of the Jesus Prayer. In recent years the Jesus Prayer is attracting thousands of Westerners in deepening their prayer life. The beauty of this prayer form is that it is simple, but deep, and can be practised by any one at any time.

The content

During the sessions Sr. Rose will be giving some theoretical input on the spirituality and theology of the Jesus Prayer. We shall be practising this prayer form with Asian mantras and melodies. The rhythmic chanting creates vibrations within the heart, the divine space within us.

Facilitator

Sister Rose Pudukadan, India

Sister Rose who was born in 1949, trained as a nurse in the United States and spent over 20 years working amongst the poor in various hospitals in India. Since 1990 she has lived in her ashram in Kerala, South India and has dedicated herself to the study and practice of the Prayer of the Heart, also known as the The Jesus Prayer. She has received Intensive training & formation in spiritual exercises from Fr Sebastian Painadath SJ.

Workshop A: For beginners to meditation

Tuesday 16 April               7.30pm - 10.00pm 
Wednesday 17 April          7.30 pm -10.00pm

Venue: La Salle Hall, Lorong 5/15, PJ, Off Jalan Cantik, 

Registration fee: Nil


Workshop B
: For participants who have previously attended meditation workshops

Friday 19 April               8.30am - 5.00pm
Saturday 20 April           8.30am - 5.00pm 
Sunday 21 April             8.30am - 4.30pm

Venue: Luther Centre (next to Tun Hussein Eye Hospital)
6 Jalan Utara, Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-79565992

Registration fee: RM 100

How to register

Payment is by cash/GIRO transfer to CIMB Bank A/C No: 12650001973525 (Chow Mei Mei). Kindly send registration form and payment details to chowbernie@yahoo.com.

Enquiry

Bernie (012-2637912) or Angeline (03-7955 0845)

What to bring
Bible, writing materials, cushion, & shawl (optional).

Closing Date   10 April 2013 A collection will be taken to defray cost (optional).